HeyRuaHow to say “copper” in Irish
- Irish:
- copar
- English:
- copper
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUP-ur” /ˈkɔpəɾ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- copair, an chopair (e.g. sreang chopair, copper wire)
What does “copar” mean?
- copper
- A reddish-brown metal that conducts electricity well, used for wires, pipes and coins.Also: copper metal, cu.
“Copar” with the article
Here is copar after the article (an t-alt).
an copar
the copper
No change after an
“Copar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using copar, the Irish word for copper.
Is miotal rua é copar.
Copper is a reddish metal.
Tá an copar an-daor faoi láthair.
Copper is very expensive at the moment.
Rinneadh na píopaí as copar.
The pipes were made of copper.
Seolann copar leictreachas go maith.
Copper conducts electricity well.
Ghoid siad an tsreang chopair ón stáisiún.
They stole the copper wire from the station.
Tá praghas an chopair ag ardú arís.
The price of copper is rising again.
Bhí mianach copair sa cheantar fadó.
There was a copper mine in the area long ago.
Other nouns in Irish
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Copper in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for copper?
The Irish for copper is copar (pronounced “KUP-ur”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce copar in Irish?
Copar is said like “KUP-ur” (IPA /ˈkɔpəɾ/).
Does copar have a plural?
No plural form is given for copar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does copar change to chopar or gcopar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) copar becomes mo chopar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcopar (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for brass and bronze, as opposed to copper?
Copper is "copar", brass is "prás" and bronze is "cré-umha".
How do I say "made of copper" in Irish?
Use "as copar", for example "pota déanta as copar", or the genitive as an adjective, as in "pota copair".
